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George Nelson `Thin Edge` Set for Herman Miller
George Nelson `Thin Edge` Set for Herman Miller

George Nelson `Thin Edge` Set for Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

George Nelson `Thin Edge` Set for Herman Miller

Category

Vintage 1950s Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

George Nelson "Thin Edge" Rosewood Dresser for Herman Miller
George Nelson "Thin Edge" Rosewood Dresser for Herman Miller

George Nelson "Thin Edge" Rosewood Dresser for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

George Nelson "Thin Edge" rosewood dresser for Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Porcelain, Wood, Rosewood

Mid-Century George Nelson Thin Edge Side Table or Nightstand
Mid-Century George Nelson Thin Edge Side Table or Nightstand

Mid-Century George Nelson Thin Edge Side Table or Nightstand

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Mid-Century George Nelson thin edge side table or nightstand for Herman Miller. Wonderful example

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

George Nelson "Thin Edge" Model-5221 Rosewood Dresser for Herman Miller
George Nelson "Thin Edge" Model-5221 Rosewood Dresser for Herman Miller

George Nelson "Thin Edge" Model-5221 Rosewood Dresser for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

George Nelson "Thin Edge" Model-5221 rosewood dresser for Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Thin Edge for Herman Miller Rosewood Dresser, 1950
George Nelson Thin Edge for Herman Miller Rosewood Dresser, 1950

George Nelson Thin Edge for Herman Miller Rosewood Dresser, 1950

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

George Nelson thin edge for Herman Miller Rosewood 5 drawer Dresser, 1950. Restored and absolutely

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Nelson Thin Edge Dresser
Nelson Thin Edge Dresser

Nelson Thin Edge Dresser

By George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

Nice four-drawer George Nelson design for Herman Miller chest, in the sought after Thin Edge series

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Chest for Herman Miller, circa 1952
George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Chest for Herman Miller, circa 1952

George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Chest for Herman Miller, circa 1952

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

George Nelson thin edge rosewood four-drawer chest for Herman Miller, circa 1952. This piece has

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller, "5221"
George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller, "5221"

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller, "5221"

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

: Wood, cast aluminum. Condition: These George Nelson thin edge dresser for Herman Miller is in good

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Thin Edge cabinet model 5723 for Herman Miller USA, 1952
George Nelson Thin Edge cabinet model 5723 for Herman Miller USA, 1952

George Nelson Thin Edge cabinet model 5723 for Herman Miller USA, 1952

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Skokie, IL

George Nelson Thin Edge cabinet model 5723 for Herman Miller USA, 1952. Classic. Materials: teak

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Midcentury George Nelson Thin Edge Desk in Rosewood for Herman Miller
Midcentury George Nelson Thin Edge Desk in Rosewood for Herman Miller

Midcentury George Nelson Thin Edge Desk in Rosewood for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Stunning midcentury George Nelson thin edge desk in rosewood for Herman Miller. This exceptionally

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

George Nelson Thin Edge Bookcases
George Nelson Thin Edge Bookcases

George Nelson Thin Edge Bookcases

By George Nelson

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1950s. A rare form from the high end thin edge series of furniture

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

George Nelson Thin Edge Credenza
George Nelson Thin Edge Credenza

George Nelson Thin Edge Credenza

By George Nelson

Located in Munich, DE

iconic design of it´s time and in very good original condition . unusual leg configuration ( all original...) - ordered by the first owners to give the credenza a modern tough ....

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Dresser
George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Dresser

George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Dresser

By George Nelson

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson design for Herman Miller "Thin Edge" eight-drawer dresser. Perfectly refinished

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Early George Nelson Thin Edge Sideboard / Credenza / Buffet for Herman Miller
Early George Nelson Thin Edge Sideboard / Credenza / Buffet for Herman Miller

Early George Nelson Thin Edge Sideboard / Credenza / Buffet for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Hudson, NY

Nelson thin edge piece that retains the best of the best of all of the original options.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Stainless Steel

George Nelson Thin Edge Chest in Rosewood
George Nelson Thin Edge Chest in Rosewood

George Nelson Thin Edge Chest in Rosewood

By George Nelson

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic George Nelson for Herman Miller, "Thin Edge" chest in rosewood. Three drawers, aluminum

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson "Thin Edge" Herman Miller Nightstand
George Nelson "Thin Edge" Herman Miller Nightstand

George Nelson "Thin Edge" Herman Miller Nightstand

By George Nelson

Located in Astoria, NY

George Nelson (American, 1908-1986) for Herman Miller "Thin Edge" Mid-Century Modern nightstand

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Metal

Pair of George Nelson Thin-Edge Nightstands
Pair of George Nelson Thin-Edge Nightstands

Pair of George Nelson Thin-Edge Nightstands

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

Nelson for Herman Miller thin-edged rosewood nightstands. Features porcelain knobs and tapered

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Thin Edge Cabinet in Walnut
George Nelson Thin Edge Cabinet in Walnut

George Nelson Thin Edge Cabinet in Walnut

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Beautiful George Nelson for Herman Miller thin edge sideboard / credenza. Early example with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Dresser 4 Drawers
George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Dresser 4 Drawers

George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Dresser 4 Drawers

By George Nelson

Located in Seattle, WA

A George Nelson four-drawer Thin Edge rosewood dresser, circa 1955. This stunning piece has dynamic

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Thin-Edge Credenza by Herman Miller
George Nelson Thin-Edge Credenza by Herman Miller

George Nelson Thin-Edge Credenza by Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Highland, IN

. While the thin-edge group is usually seen in rosewood, this example is clad in beautiful walnut and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

George Nelson Thin Edge Sideboard, Herman Miller, circa 1950s
George Nelson Thin Edge Sideboard, Herman Miller, circa 1950s

George Nelson Thin Edge Sideboard, Herman Miller, circa 1950s

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

1950s thin-edge credenza by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Fully restored. Walnut case with new

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Thin Edge Sideboard, Herman Miller, circa 1950s
George Nelson Thin Edge Sideboard, Herman Miller, circa 1950s

George Nelson Thin Edge Sideboard, Herman Miller, circa 1950s

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Cedar Falls, IA

Beautiful George Nelson for Herman Miller thin edge sideboard / credenza. Walnut case in excellent

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Thin-Edge Credenza for Herman Miller, c.1965
George Nelson Thin-Edge Credenza for Herman Miller, c.1965

George Nelson Thin-Edge Credenza for Herman Miller, c.1965

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

George Nelson Walnut Thin-Edge Credenza for Herman Miller. United States, c.1965. This piece has

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Enamel, Steel

George Nelson 'Thin Edge' Full-Size Rosewood Headboard for Herman Miller
George Nelson 'Thin Edge' Full-Size Rosewood Headboard for Herman Miller

George Nelson 'Thin Edge' Full-Size Rosewood Headboard for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Just like his other pieces from his ‘Thin Edge’ collection, this beautiful headboard is quality crafted

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rosewood

Early George Nelson Thin Edge Jewelry Chest Model 5211 for Herman Miller
Early George Nelson Thin Edge Jewelry Chest Model 5211 for Herman Miller

Early George Nelson Thin Edge Jewelry Chest Model 5211 for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Dallas, TX

Early, original George Nelson teak wood thin-edge Jewelry chest model number 5211 for Herman Miller

Category

Mid-20th Century American Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Steel

Rare Rosewood and Teak George Nelson, Thin Edge Nine-Drawer Jewelry Chest, 1954
Rare Rosewood and Teak George Nelson, Thin Edge Nine-Drawer Jewelry Chest, 1954

Rare Rosewood and Teak George Nelson, Thin Edge Nine-Drawer Jewelry Chest, 1954

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Kansas City, MO

In amazing original condition, this George Nelson for Herman Miller thin edge jewelry cabinet has

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Porcelain, Rosewood, Teak

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Pawtucket, RI

George Nelson Thin Edge eight-drawer double dresser for Herman Miller, circa 1950s. Model #5221. A

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Chest Cabinet
George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Chest Cabinet

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Chest Cabinet

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Miami, FL

Superb Mid-Century American Modern dresser cabinet model 5245 from George Nelson's Thin Edge series

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Early 1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Eight-Drawer Cabinet
Early 1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Eight-Drawer Cabinet

Early 1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Eight-Drawer Cabinet

By George Nelson

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Rare early version from George Nelson's ‘Thin Edge’ line for Herman Miller. Eight drawers with

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Tall Dresser
George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Tall Dresser

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Tall Dresser

By George Nelson

Located in San Diego, CA

We have restored this George Nelson thin edge dresser for Herman Miller back to excellent condition

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Mid century modern walnut chrome style of Knoll credenza cabinet
Mid century modern walnut chrome style of Knoll credenza cabinet

Mid century modern walnut chrome style of Knoll credenza cabinet

By George Nelson, Florence Knoll, John Stuart

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Mid century modern walnut chrome style of Florence Knoll or George Nelson Thin Edge credenza

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Geore Nelson Rosewood "Thin Edge" Dresser
Geore Nelson Rosewood "Thin Edge" Dresser

Geore Nelson Rosewood "Thin Edge" Dresser

By George Nelson

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson rosewood "Thin Edge" eight drawer dresser for Herman Miller. Perfectly refinished and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser

By George Nelson

Located in San Francisco, CA

Designed for Herman Miller "Thin Edge" series by George Nelson, circa 1960. Highly figured

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson
Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson

Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Dallas, TX

A beautifully grained rosewood thin edge dresser designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dressers

Teak Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson
Teak Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson

Teak Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Dallas, TX

A teak thin edge dresser with original porcelain pulls and metal legs. Designed by George Nelson

Category

Vintage 1950s Dressers

George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Edge Nightstands
George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Edge Nightstands

George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Edge Nightstands

By George Nelson

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller thin edge night stands, circa early 1960s. These examples

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Rare Thin Edge Miniature Cabinet
George Nelson Rare Thin Edge Miniature Cabinet

George Nelson Rare Thin Edge Miniature Cabinet

By George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

Nelson storage case on swag-legged swivel base. Teak wood with painted door and interior storage

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Five-Drawer Thin Edge Rosewood Dresser
George Nelson Five-Drawer Thin Edge Rosewood Dresser

George Nelson Five-Drawer Thin Edge Rosewood Dresser

By George Nelson

Located in Seattle, WA

A rare George Nelson five drawer thin edge rosewood dresser, circa 1955. This stunning piece has

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Five-Drawer Thin Edge Rosewood Dresser
George Nelson Five-Drawer Thin Edge Rosewood Dresser

George Nelson Five-Drawer Thin Edge Rosewood Dresser

By George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

George Nelson five drawer thin edge rosewood dresser, dynamic rich rosewood graining, features five

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson rosewood thin-edge credenza/ cabinet
George Nelson rosewood thin-edge credenza/ cabinet

George Nelson rosewood thin-edge credenza/ cabinet

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

This rare Nelson model #5831 rosewood thin edge piece is described in the 1959 Herman Miller

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Rosewood Thin Edge Nightstands by George Nelson
Pair of Rosewood Thin Edge Nightstands by George Nelson

Pair of Rosewood Thin Edge Nightstands by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of rosewood thin edge nightstands with aluminium legs and porcelain pulls. Each with

Category

Vintage 1950s Night Stands

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood  8 Drawer Dresser
George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood  8 Drawer Dresser

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood 8 Drawer Dresser

By George Nelson

Located in Seattle, WA

original white porcelain pulls and classic Thin Edge aluminum legs. The front drawers display exceptional

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Porcelain, Rosewood

Classic George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet, Herman Miller
Classic George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet, Herman Miller

Classic George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet, Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic George Nelson rosewood thin edge cabinet, manufactured by Herman Miller, sleek, simple

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Thin Edge Bed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Thin Edge Bed by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Thin Edge Bed by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

For your consideration is an original George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge full size bed. The

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson design "Thin Edge" dresser for Herman Miller Model 5221, U.S.A. Eight drawers that

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Credenza by Herman Miller
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Credenza by Herman Miller

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Credenza by Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

A spectacular design, the rosewood thin edge group is the most sophisticated and luxurious of the

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Midcentury George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Open Storage Cabinet, USA, 1950s
Midcentury George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Open Storage Cabinet, USA, 1950s

Midcentury George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Open Storage Cabinet, USA, 1950s

By George Nelson

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

Nice, simple open plan storage cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller. The case, raised on four

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge 4 drawer Dresser by Herman Miller #2
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge 4 drawer Dresser by Herman Miller #2

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge 4 drawer Dresser by Herman Miller #2

By George Nelson

Located in San Diego, CA

A rosewood thin edge chest designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller with exquisite rosewood

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge King Headboard
George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge King Headboard

George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge King Headboard

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Wayne, NJ

George Nelson for Herman Miller rosewood thin edge king headboard.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Rosewood Thin Edge Credenza by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Rosewood Thin Edge Credenza by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Rosewood Thin Edge Credenza by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Rosewood thin edge credenza by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Dynamic rosewood grain inside and

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson, Herman Miller Dresser with Custom Thin Edge Legs
George Nelson, Herman Miller Dresser with Custom Thin Edge Legs

George Nelson, Herman Miller Dresser with Custom Thin Edge Legs

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

original custom ordered thin edge legs are brushed steel also. " George Nelson Design, Herman Miller

Category

Vintage 1950s American Credenzas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Midcentury George Nelson Hifi Cabinet Thin Edge for Herman Miller
Midcentury George Nelson Hifi Cabinet Thin Edge for Herman Miller

Midcentury George Nelson Hifi Cabinet Thin Edge for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

For your consideration is this amazing Hifi cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Chest Nightstand or End Table
George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Chest Nightstand or End Table

George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Chest Nightstand or End Table

By George Nelson

Located in St. Louis, MO

Beautiful rosewood George Nelson for Herman Miller thin edge chest of drawers, model #5819. Perfect

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Thin Edge Chest of Drawers by George Nelson
Mid-Century Thin Edge Chest of Drawers by George Nelson

Mid-Century Thin Edge Chest of Drawers by George Nelson

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Beautiful and rarely seen cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Comprised of

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

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Nelson Thin Edge For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the nelson thin edge you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and aluminum, every nelson thin edge was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect nelson thin edge — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A nelson thin edge is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one nelson thin edge that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Nelson, Herman Miller and Georges Mathias produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Nelson Thin Edge?

Prices for a nelson thin edge start at $795 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $7,578.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.